University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1648 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #446 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #401 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #408 of 1,019 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 12,627
- Graduates
- 1,078
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uwosh.edu
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 8,704 | 3,501 | 5,203 |
| Admissions | 7,705 | 3,035 | 4,670 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,681 | 714 | 967 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 57 | 24 | 33 |
3,655 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,221 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
808 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11102 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 790 (6%) |
| Asian | 549 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 432 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 315 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 288 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 172 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,450
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,422 | $8,108 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,422 | $8,108 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,995 | $17,798 |
| Fee in-district | $1,373 | $1,373 |
| Fee in-state | $1,373 | $1,373 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,373 | $1,373 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,669 |
| Room charge | $5,209 |
| Meal charge | $3,460 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh majors
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has granted 1,710 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs, 332 master's across 18 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 290 | 17 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 268 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 73 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 101 | |||
| Psychology, General | 81 | 3 | ||
| Human Services, General | 57 | 15 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 71 | |||
| Social Work | 48 | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 66 | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 65 | |||
| Finance, General | 60 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 57 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 44 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 38 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 36 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 35 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 35 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 33 | |||
| Radio and Television | 32 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 31 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | |||
| Accounting | 28 | |||
| History, General | 28 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 28 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 | |||
| Public Administration | 20 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 19 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |||
| Journalism | 14 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 14 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 13 | |||
| Music, General | 13 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | |||
| Data Science, General | 11 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 10 | |||
| Philosophy | 8 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 6 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Women's Studies | 5 | |||
| Geography | 4 | |||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 4 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Japanese Studies | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Environmental Health | 1 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 268 | 1,710 | 332 | 60 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 49% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has published 4,899 scientific papers with 85,439 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40 | 112 |
| 1992 | 50 | 124 |
| 1993 | 61 | 147 |
| 1994 | 49 | 145 |
| 1995 | 63 | 147 |
| 1996 | 54 | 214 |
| 1997 | 74 | 254 |
| 1998 | 82 | 337 |
| 1999 | 75 | 412 |
| 2000 | 76 | 502 |
| 2001 | 84 | 646 |
| 2002 | 106 | 752 |
| 2003 | 100 | 1024 |
| 2004 | 111 | 1192 |
| 2005 | 100 | 1423 |
| 2006 | 121 | 1742 |
| 2007 | 116 | 2107 |
| 2008 | 131 | 2148 |
| 2009 | 136 | 2740 |
| 2010 | 156 | 2944 |
| 2011 | 148 | 3371 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3840 |
| 2013 | 164 | 4220 |
| 2014 | 155 | 4528 |
| 2015 | 167 | 4517 |
| 2016 | 181 | 4484 |
| 2017 | 198 | 4169 |
| 2018 | 201 | 4695 |
| 2019 | 173 | 5368 |
| 2020 | 201 | 5876 |
| 2021 | 196 | 6471 |
| 2022 | 207 | 6050 |
| 2023 | 156 | 5764 |
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh alumni
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Jim VandeHei
- Occupations
- journalistinternational forum participantreporter
- Biography
-
James VandeHei is an American journalist and businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of Axios and the former executive editor and co-founder of Politico. Previously, he was a national political reporter at The Washington Post, where he worked as White House correspondent.
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Erin Murphy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Erin Murphy is a Minnesota politician serving as Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate since 2024. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 64, which includes the Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Summit Hill, and St. Anthony Park, neighborhoods of the city of Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is a former Majority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives, executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association, and is also a registered nurse.
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Claire Decker
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
Claire Decker is an American professional stock car racing driver. Decker was a 2014 participant in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity.
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Roger Roth
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Roger J. Roth Jr. is an American Republican politician from Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for eight years, representing Wisconsin's 19th Senate district from 2015 to 2023, and was president of the Senate during the 2017–2018 and 2019–2020 legislative terms. Before serving in the Senate, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for two terms.
General info
| Alternative names | UWO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,236 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 67,000 |
| Phone | 9204241234 |